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upload_media

Upload an image (JPEG/PNG/GIF/WebP, max 5MB) as base64 in data_base64. Returns a public URL — use it as alt in post markdown or pass as coverImage.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
blog_idNoYour blog's id, as returned by signup. Optional with an API key: it defaults to the key's blog, and any id you pass must be that blog. Required when the server runs without API keys.
filenameYesOriginal file name, e.g. "castle.jpg". Kept for reference; the public URL uses a generated id.
data_base64YesThe image bytes as standard base64 (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, +, / with = padding). No "data:" prefix, no line breaks. Max 5 MB decoded unless the host sets another cap.
content_typeYesImage type: "image/jpeg", "image/png", "image/gif" or "image/webp".
idempotency_keyNoOptional retry key, any unique string (e.g. a UUID). Retrying with the same key and identical arguments returns the first result instead of writing again; the same key with different arguments fails with IDEMPOTENCY_KEY_CONFLICT. Scoped to your API key and this tool.

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
errorNoPresent only on failure (isError: true). Success fields are absent then.
mediaNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

A4.2/5.0
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations cover the safety profile (not read-only, not idempotent, not destructive, open-world). The description adds the return contract (a public URL) and the 5MB/format constraints, which is useful context. It does not mention the idempotency_key retry behavior or auth needs, keeping it short of a 5.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two tight sentences with the constraint block front-loaded and the output usage trailing. Every clause earns its place; nothing is padded.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a single-file upload with a rich input schema and an output schema present, the description covers input constraints and result usage adequately. Minor gaps: no mention of error modes or the idempotency key's retry semantics, though the schema handles the latter.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents every parameter including data_base64, content_type, filename and idempotency_key. The description names data_base64 and repeats format/size limits that the schema also carries, adding little beyond the structured fields. Baseline 3 applies.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a specific verb (upload) and resource (an image), plus the accepted formats and size cap. Against siblings like list_media/delete_media, the action is unambiguous without opening any schema.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explains what to do with the result ('use it as ![alt](url) in post markdown or pass as coverImage'), which orients the agent toward the downstream workflow. It does not, however, say when not to upload or how it relates to alternatives.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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